Compare an LLC and C corporation. Arabella prepares the filing and keeps your formation documents, founder records, registered-agent details, and company approvals in one workspace.
One-time purchase. No membership required. Your total is shown before payment.
Compare an LLC and C corporation
The questionnaire explains how each structure handles ownership, fundraising, management, and ongoing filings. You choose which structure to form.
Lawyer-drafted formation and governing documents
Receive the filing and the formation documents included with the entity and state you select.
A registered agent, managed for you
Arabella appoints a registered agent in the state where you form. The first year is included in the formation total. Renewal is $200 a year.
EIN
Arabella files for your federal tax ID. The IRS does not charge an EIN filing fee.
Company records in one workspace
Keep the filing, governing documents, founder records, and future contracts together.
Compare the Delaware C corporation path, founder stock documents, 83(b) elections, IP assignments, initial board approvals, and equity-plan setup.
Select the state and entity type. The total includes the state filing fee, Arabella's preparation and filing service, and the registered agent.
Entity type
State processing estimate: about 10 business days.
Formation does not start a membership.
The figures the checkout charges
Tell us about the company
Choose the state and entity type, then provide the ownership, address, and contact information required for the filing.
Check the company name
Review name availability before the filing is submitted.
Receive the filing and company documents
Arabella saves the completed filing and included governing documents to your workspace.
The formation flow explains how each structure handles ownership, fundraising, management, and ongoing filings. You choose the structure. Consult a licensed attorney or tax adviser if you need advice for your specific situation.
Many venture-backed startups use Delaware C corporations. The right structure depends on the company's ownership, financing plans, taxes, and operations. Arabella explains the available formation paths but does not provide legal or tax advice.
The first year of registered-agent service is included when that option is selected in the formation total. Renewal is $200 a year.
No. Formation is a separate one-time purchase and does not start a membership.
No. Arabella provides legal information, lawyer-drafted documents, and document automation. Using Arabella does not create an attorney-client relationship.
One-time purchase. No membership required. Your total is shown before payment.
Arabella provides legal information and document automation, not legal advice, and using it does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.